Focus Taiwan
Date: 01/19/2020
By: Chao Li-yan and Evelyn Kao

Taipei, Jan. 19 (CNA) A forest fire broke out in the mountainous area of Lishan in Taichung, central Taiwan, on Sunday and quickly spread over 2.5 hectares of forest, according to the Dongshih Forest District Office.

As of press time, the fire was still raging, as firefighters were battling problems such as steep cliffs in the area and limited access to water, the office said.

The office said that after its Lishan work station received a report at 8 a.m. of the fire, 12 firefighters were deployed to the affected Chiayang forest area in Lishan and a request was made for aerial firefighting support.

The firefighters on the ground encountered some problems of access because of the steep cliffs in the area and limited water supply, the office said.    [FULL  STORY]